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<p>Russell Gage, a wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is in the <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/high-school-football-players-hospitalized-after-coach-reportedly-forced-them-to-do-400-push-ups-as-punishment/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hospital</a> following an on-field neck injury.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Russell Gage Was Sacked By Donovan Wilson During Playoffs</h3>
<p>The <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/01/17/buccaneers-russell-gage-hospitalized-after-scary-hit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">incident</a> occurred during the match-up between the Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys on Monday night. During the fourth quarter of the high-stakes playoff game, Russell sustained a hit from from Donovan Wilson, and he wasn&#8217;t able to get himself off of the ground afterwards.</p>
<p>As a result, Russell was carried off of the field on a spine board.</p>
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<p>Prayers for Russell swiftly began pouring in, and people also began slamming Donovan for making such a move in the first place.</p>
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<p>Thankfully, though, Russell was reported as having &#8220;movement in his extremities&#8221; before being taken to the hospital.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">The Athlete Is Undergoing Testing &; &#8216;In Great Spirits&#8217;</h3>
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<p>On Tuesday, the Buccaneers released an update and confirmed that Russell sustained a neck injury, as well as a concussion. The statement also shared that Russell would &#8220;continue to undergo additional testing and observation.&#8221;</p>
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<p>Soon after, Russell took to Twitter to express his gratitude for all the support he&#8217;s received. He also noted that he is &#8220;doing great and in great spirits.&#8221;</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;I appreciate all of the texts, calls, thoughts and prayers you all have expressed towards my family and I. I just wanted to let you all know that I’m doing great and in great spirits! Thank you!&#8221;</p></blockquote>
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<p>There are no further updates on Russell&#8217;s situation at this time.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Russell Gage Was Hospitalized Just Two Weeks After Damar Hamlin Collapsed</h3>
<p>The news of Russell&#8217;s hospitalization comes on the heels of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin facing a serious medical scare of his own.</p>
<p>As <em><a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/damar-hamlin-remains-in-critical-condition-after-cardiac-arrest-during-bills-vs-bengals-game/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Shade Room</a> </em>reported earlier this month, Damar collapsed during a Jan. 2 match-up against the Cincinnati Bengals. He ultimately went into cardiac arrest and received treatment at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.</p>
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<p>Thankfully, Damar soon <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/update-damar-hamlin-is-awake-and-holding-hands-with-family-in-the-hospital-agents-says/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">regained consciousness</a>, and he was eventually <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/update-damar-hamlin-released-from-hospital-after-last-weeks-mid-game-cardiac-arrest-incident/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">discharged</a> from the hospital.</p>
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<p>Our hearts and prayers are with Russell Gage, and we wish him a full recovery.</p>
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